Motorcycle Learner’s License – K53
Course Purpose Aspects of vehicle operation and maintenance. You’ll learn about vehicle systems, driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and potentially specialised topics like defensive driving or specific vehicle types (such as motorcycles or commercial vehicles). The course …
Overview
Course Purpose
Aspects of vehicle operation and maintenance. You’ll learn about vehicle systems, driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and potentially specialised topics like defensive driving or specific vehicle types (such as motorcycles or commercial vehicles). The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and responsible driving or maintenance of motor vehicles.
What you’ll learn
Understanding motor vehicles encompasses knowledge and skills essential for safe, responsible, and effective operation. Whether you’re a new driver, a seasoned driver, or simply interested in understanding how vehicles work, this knowledge is valuable for your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Duration: 1 Day
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1a) Road signs, signals and markings: Road signs11
- Unit 1b) Road signs, signals and markings: Road markings and signals6
- Unit 2a) Rules of the road10
- 3.1Specific rules of the road
- 3.2Traffic circles, turning and parking of vehicles
- 3.3Towing of vehicles and duties of pedestrians
- 3.4Using a cell phone while driving
- 3.5Lights
- 3.6Steering gear, brakes and tyres
- 3.7Windscreens, wipers, seatbelts, number plates etc.
- 3.8Additional rules for motorcycles, motor-tricycles and quad bikes
- 3.9Carrying loads on light and heavy motor vehicles
- 3.10Red retroreflectors
- Unit 2b) Driver responsibilities and duties in operating a vehicle7
- 4.1Qualification to drive a motor vehicle
- 4.2Vehicle control in various driving conditions
- 4.3Emergency stop to avoid a collision
- 4.4General duties and responsibilities of a driver
- 4.5Mental and physical driver fitness
- 4.6Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
- 4.7Driver fatigue, emotions and medical conditions
- Unit 3 Vehicle controls: Different controls of the vehicle and its uses1
Requirements
- Grade 11
- NQF Level 3 to 6